​Known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Innovation in the 1950s took place in people’s homes and garages and this is where Bill Hewlett and David Packard founded Hewlett-Packard. It was the vibe of the 1950s to experiment with electronics or cars in private garages — big companies starting that way are part of Silicon Valley’s story! Have a peek inside here.

Read more about Hewlett and Packard here,how theydid “more than building the first audio oscillator. Their contribution was as much organizational as technological. They were visionaries in creating a corporate culture and management style that could keep pace with the ever accelerating evolution of the electronics industry.” HP’s focus on openness, education and endless information swapping became a model for the networked modern Valley.